Kidney Disease and Urology
Your kidneys are amazing organs. One of the kidney’s major functions is to filter and remove waste products and excess fluids from your body. Each and every day, your kidneys filter over 200 quarts of fluid to produce about 2 quarts of urine that is stored in the bladder, and ultimately removed through a process called urination. Your kidneys also play an important role in removing drugs, regulating blood pressure, controlling the production of red bloods cells and helping promote strong, healthy bones by producing an active form of vitamin D.
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Diabetes insipidus is treated by administering vasopressin, a synthetic antidiuretic hormone (ADH), either by nasal spray or by injection. This helps to replace or supplement the body's natural ADH production. Such hormone therapy is usually... Full Answer
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- Q What causes varicoceles?
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The exact cause of varicoceles is unknown. Some researchers believe that the one-way valves in the veins leading from the testes back to the heart may be not working properly. These valves prevent blood from flowing backwards in between heartbeats. When... Full Answer
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- Q How would my baby be treated for posterior urethral valves?
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In rare cases, a combined obstetrical/urologic team needs to intervene prior to delivery to protect the development of the kidneys and lungs. Posterior urethral valves can be treated in the first few days after birth in almost all infants. A... Full Answer
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- Q How would my child be treated for exstrophy?
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Traditional treatment is to reconfigure the bladder as a sphere in the first 48 hours of life and to bring the widened pubic bones together. At a later date construction of the bladder neck as well as the correction of reflux should be performed.... Full Answer
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- Q What are posterior urethral valves in babies?
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Posterior urethral valves are wisps of tissue in the prostatic urethra preventing the release of urine out of the urinary bladder. Ranging from a mild obstruction to very severe, they can result in renal failure, bladder dysfunction and even... Full Answer
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- Q If I have diabetic kidney disease, will I need a kidney transplant?
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A small percentage of people with diabetic kidney disease eventually require a kidney transplant. Transplant and dialysis are treatments for kidney failure, which is the final stage of kidney disease. In most diabetics, kidney disease does not progress... Full Answer
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- Q What is a ureteral stent?
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- Q What is bladder exstrophy?
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Betty Long, RN, MHA, NursingIt is a rare congenital anomaly in which part of the urinary bladder is present outside the body. Usually affecting more males than females, the diagnosis is typically made upon the birth of the child, but can be picked up earlier with fetal ultrasounds.... Full Answer
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- Q How should I take care of my child if he was born with a single kidney?
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If your child was born with a single kidney, looking after his health is the best way to avoid any potential problems in the future. As he gets older, a well-balanced diet, exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight are important. He is unlikely... Full Answer
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- Q What childhood kidney problems require critical care treatment?
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Dr. Louise Sivak, PediatricsAny kidney problem that results in respiratory compromise or severe acid-base imbalance or other organ failure will require critical care. Since the kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and regulating fluid and electrolyte... Full Answer
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